RESP 101 - Fund-Resp Ther I

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

This course consists of an examination of the basic concepts of medical care and the role of the respiratory care practitioner in the total medical realm. Emphasis is placed on career identity, professional responsibilities, and qualifications of a respiratory care practitioner. Students study the metric system, some relevant nursing care procedures, gas laws, anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, medical gases, oxygenation, aerosol and oxygen therapy, hand resuscitators, lung volumes, chronic lung disease, and sterilization. The laboratory and the clinical components permit equipmental study and the development of pertinent nursing skills and reinforce that which is learned in class. Lecture: 4 hours Laboratory: 1 hour Clinical: 16 hours A grade of 75 (C) or better is required for graduation. Students must attain a theory grade of 75 or better and "pass" in clinical in order to continue in the program.

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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